Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in South Lawndale

$1,500/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Lawndale is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Lawndale

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Lawndale rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in South Lawndale have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in South Lawndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Lawndale is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lawndale run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,047

57%

46%

1 bedroom

$1,200

15%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,450

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,700

6%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,998

12%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,047

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,998

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in South Lawndale and Auburn Gresham by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Lawndale

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 15% higher than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL

3000 S Kedvale Ave 1st Fl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Lawndale apartment for rent in Chicago

3000 SOUTH KEDVALE AVE - 1st Floor Rear

3000 S Kedvale Ave 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60623

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 18

Cermak-MASTER - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

9

Excellent

Cermak-MASTER

3635 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,395

Apartment for rent

3245 W. 23rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

3245 W. 23rd

3245 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60623

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$1,650

Apartment for rent

2409 S Spaulding Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Lawndale house for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

2409 S Spaulding Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60623

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the South Lawndale rental market.

How much is rent in South Lawndale?

The average rent in South Lawndale is $1,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Lawndale?

Average rent prices in South Lawndale have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does South Lawndale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Lawndale is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Lawndale?

To comfortably afford rent in South Lawndale, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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